Arcos de Canasí facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arcos de Canasí
Village
Arcos de Canasí in 1895
Arcos de Canasí Location in Cuba
Country	Cuba
Province	Mayabeque
Municipality	Santa Cruz del Norte
Area
• Total	0.4058 km2 (0.1567 sq mi)
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Population  (2012)
• Total	1,810
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)	+53-47

Arcos de Canasí is a small village in Cuba. It is also known as Bacunayagya. This village is part of the Santa Cruz del Norte area. It is located in the Mayabeque Province. Until 2011, Arcos de Canasí was part of a different province called La Habana Province.

History of Arcos de Canasí

The village of Arcos de Canasí was first started in 1738. It was built near where the Canasi River meets the sea. However, the area often flooded. Because of this, the village was moved to higher ground in 1808. This new spot is where the village stands today.

Arcos de Canasí used to be its own separate area. It was part of the Matanzas Province until 1976. Then, its lands were given to the Santa Cruz del Norte area. This area was part of the La Habana Province at that time. In 2010, the La Habana Province was divided. Now, Arcos de Canasí belongs to the Mayabeque Province.

What is the Economy Like in Arcos de Canasí?

The main way people make a living in Arcos de Canasí is through agriculture. This means they grow crops and raise animals. You can often see farmers selling fresh cheese and fruit. They set up their stands along the Via Blanca highway.

There is also a lot of oil being taken from the ground. This happens near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, just north of the village.

See also

In Spanish: Arcos de Canasí para niños